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McCain Chooses Alaska Governor Palin as His Running Mate, Adding Youth and Buzz

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Gov. Sarah Palin is not a politician. She is an administrator who has had to deal with politicians, and it is obvious she is very capable at dealing with them. She appears to be honest, and have integrity. McCain is the engine on this train and she is the fuel. I was asked why and when I left the Democratic Party. My answer, "The party left me." This present day democratic party no longer embraces the ultimate good for the people nor the moral beliefs that my parents taught me was the core of the democratic party.
Palin appears to have the traits that we need. These are: honesty, integrity, and the insight and energy to find the answers and act upon them.
I am so disappointed that our most of the news media is bent on crucifying Sarah Palin rather than just reporting the events. I see no democrats receiving the same ill treatment. This is another reason that I believe the democratic party left me. The ill treatment of Sarah Palin by democrats and the news media is what the democrats used to call "gutter politics."
When any structure whether material, social, political, spiritual, etc. falls off its foundation, it will not stand. McCain and Palin appear to embrace the foundation set out by our founding fathers and that spells SECURITY for our nation

Ginger Fox of TN 11:22AM September 29, 2008

palin's a woman, did ya'll notice? a big "talking point" for obama and the democrats was that mccain was soft in his support of women's rights. now he chooses a female running mate and obama chooses a male--go figure.

john charles of LA 11:10AM September 01, 2008

Things are often not as reported by the MSM. Who knew teenagers are more prone to commit to virginity, that many nations are not even replacing themselves and that someone (like Gov. Sarah Palin)taking their guidance from Biblical teaching (as once shepherd David who later became the King of Israel and in the human blood line of Jesus Christ)is smarter than their counselors. Least we continue to see a President operating in a vacuum, several of our recent presidents have surrounded themselves with older, wiser counselors. You may also fail to recognize that WE, THE PEOPLE, need to do our jobs - after all, is not this a government OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE!? Oh yes, please recognize that even in this "pluralist, globalist," country, there remains a core of Christians in every walk of life who will uphold this entire process of governance in prayer. One more thing the MSM won't tell you, God remains sovereign! Don't believe it? Consider Exodus, the Crucifixion, our War of Independence, and yes, even the "War on Terror". He is still very active in this world! Dave.

Dave Fouser of OH 3:58PM August 31, 2008

If the democrat's biggest concern is that Sarah Palin doesn't have foreign experience, then what were they thinking when they elected Obama?
You can't have it both ways - if it's about experience, then Biden should be at the top of the ticket.
How many more votes than 18 million does it take for the democratic party to get a women on the presidential ticket anyways? You should stop taking the women's vote for granted.

Deb from Ohio of OH 2:48PM August 31, 2008

Yikes! Very disappointed. McCain picking Palin got his cheerleader at the expense of the people. Instead of picking someone who knew and understood the economy unlike himself or had experience he picks someone who gave good interview.
Never voted Democratic before and this will be the first time.
What happened to the McCain of 2000????????/

Roderick of 6:33AM August 31, 2008

Wpuld Sarah Palin be a good president if she had to step in? Nobody really knows. She is certainly short on experience, and lackming any foreign policy credentials whatsoever. But she's shown herself to be an energetic leader who can bring about a certain amount of real change at the state level.
Does she increase McCain's chances? You betcha!

Robert of MA 9:19PM August 30, 2008

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Francesco Sinibaldi 3:28PM August 30, 2008

McCain's pick of Palin is ironic, cynical, and irresponsible.
IRONIC because their chief tactic was to castigate Obama for his supposed lack of maturity and experience. She hereself confessed she had no thoughts or opinins on Iraq! This is esp. appaling given the fact that her own son is being deployed to Iraq! You'd have to search high and low to find someone less qualified than Palin.
CYNICAL: this is a desperate ploy to attract disaffected supporters of Hillary Clinton. Yet, it's an insult to women to imply that this empty pants suit Palin is a proper substitute for Hillary.
IRRESPOPNSIBLE: McCain has had cancer, incl.deadly melanoma, 4 times. If elected, and he had a disablitiy or died, Palin would face off against Putin, Iran, No. Korea, Chavez, and a host of complex foreign issues.
This mind blowing nomination illustrates again John McCain's impulsivity and abysmally poor judgement.

JOHN A. QUATRINI of PA 3:24PM August 30, 2008

I think John is smarter than most people give him credit for.What a move for him to pick this diamond in the rough.I was not going to vote for the first time in my life but sarah being picked for vp has changed my mind.We must all relize that her being vp is better than (obummer)being our commander & chief.I hope that all you females out thier make the right vote and not let bitterness for a certain party cloud your judgement.Do your homework and dont let emotions get in the way if you want a real change put a good women in the white house. I WISH SHE WAS MY WIFE SHE IS ONE HOT NUMBER.AND SMART TO.

shane of NC 1:34PM August 30, 2008

As a republican I am stunned. Appalled, really. Something as important as this and McCain chooses someone with no national or international experience. What was he thinking? Experience has been his platform from day one and his saving grace...now he has destroyed it. She does not have the credentials to be in this position. It was not very well thought out. There were others to choose from John McCain. You blew it.

Daniel Hawke of AR 12:29PM August 30, 2008